anomicdeer
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I'm sick of job searching. I'm not going to get into it too much right now because I just want to show a cover letter I sent to Jo Ann Fabrics. What do you think?
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AsTimeBurns
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Yeah, I'd be very surprised if that got you anywhere.
If you've applied to somewhere lots of times and they aren't giving you an interview, try somewhere else. Sending them a letter like that is only going to make them definitely discard any future applications.
If you've applied to somewhere lots of times and they aren't giving you an interview, try somewhere else. Sending them a letter like that is only going to make them definitely discard any future applications.
Hoppy
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First of all I recommend you delete your phone number and real name from that post. And it is a pretty name.
A letter like that will get you nowhere. Especially not in any corporate job, where the HR people will scans through resumes and if they do not see certain words just ignore it.
Maybe try to talk to somebody at a real store to get an idea of what they are looking for?
Or maybe some small independent shop where you can pick up experience.
A letter like that will get you nowhere. Especially not in any corporate job, where the HR people will scans through resumes and if they do not see certain words just ignore it.
Maybe try to talk to somebody at a real store to get an idea of what they are looking for?
Or maybe some small independent shop where you can pick up experience.
chev
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Hey, I can understand the whole frustration with the job hunt. I've applied to numerous places, and the thing I've found is these larger companies don't want to have anything to do with me.
Are you recently out of college? I am, and it seems the larger/chain companies are always looking for candidates who already have so many years of experience in the industry.
I hope this doesn't get taken the wrong way, but I don't think your cover letter is the most effective way to draw them in. Here's why I say this:
1.)You want to show the hiring manager why you're a good fit for them, so you don't want to point out the fact that you already haven't heard back from them. This might make them falsely assume they had a reason before for not selecting you, when that might not be the case (Not sure how long you've been trying to apply there, but some places might take months to go through applications. I had a place call me after I applied 4 months prior,and by then, I was no longer interested in working for them.)
2.)It may seem a little casual, since you are commenting on the difficulty of getting into the company. I would just try to make it a little more formal.
3.) You've noted "I should have given up applying here many applications ago but apparently no one wants to hire someone without "experience" although the job description does not state experience is a must or even preferred." - Even if a company doesn't make mention of necessary experience, they usually do prefer it. The other thing that could set you back with saying this is they might overlook the positive things you've mentioned about yourself. They may read this statement as you stating that you don't have any experience yet, but of course, that's not true.
Here's what I'd suggest you do: To up your game with them, don't mention how you've been denied. Focus on what draws you to the company, and those positive traits you've mentioned about yourself. Since you are expressing some creative qualities, you should include a small portfolio of the things you've made. I've found I get quicker responses from places when I include visuals. It demonstrates what you've told them in your cover letter.
Another thing you could try, because of my own experience, is to find some other places that have a similar appeal as JoAnn Fabrics does. Maybe a smaller company would be better to look into. Then once you'd gain some experience there, it'd be easier to get into JoAnn's.
Another thing I'd mention is, try finding out a number you can call once you've submitted your application. Wait a few weeks after you've applied, then call to check on the hiring process/on your app.
Lastly, since these are all tips because of my own job hunt, I would recommend finding another source for advice on your cover letter/resume and such. When I had no idea what to write, I went to an old professor for help.
Sorry my post ended up being CRAZY long, I just wanted to provide as much info/help for you on this as possible. Let me know if you need any more advice...or if you just want to vent about the annoying struggle that job hunting is, ha. Hope you gain something from my response. Best of luck!
Are you recently out of college? I am, and it seems the larger/chain companies are always looking for candidates who already have so many years of experience in the industry.
I hope this doesn't get taken the wrong way, but I don't think your cover letter is the most effective way to draw them in. Here's why I say this:
1.)You want to show the hiring manager why you're a good fit for them, so you don't want to point out the fact that you already haven't heard back from them. This might make them falsely assume they had a reason before for not selecting you, when that might not be the case (Not sure how long you've been trying to apply there, but some places might take months to go through applications. I had a place call me after I applied 4 months prior,and by then, I was no longer interested in working for them.)
2.)It may seem a little casual, since you are commenting on the difficulty of getting into the company. I would just try to make it a little more formal.
3.) You've noted "I should have given up applying here many applications ago but apparently no one wants to hire someone without "experience" although the job description does not state experience is a must or even preferred." - Even if a company doesn't make mention of necessary experience, they usually do prefer it. The other thing that could set you back with saying this is they might overlook the positive things you've mentioned about yourself. They may read this statement as you stating that you don't have any experience yet, but of course, that's not true.
Here's what I'd suggest you do: To up your game with them, don't mention how you've been denied. Focus on what draws you to the company, and those positive traits you've mentioned about yourself. Since you are expressing some creative qualities, you should include a small portfolio of the things you've made. I've found I get quicker responses from places when I include visuals. It demonstrates what you've told them in your cover letter.
Another thing you could try, because of my own experience, is to find some other places that have a similar appeal as JoAnn Fabrics does. Maybe a smaller company would be better to look into. Then once you'd gain some experience there, it'd be easier to get into JoAnn's.
Another thing I'd mention is, try finding out a number you can call once you've submitted your application. Wait a few weeks after you've applied, then call to check on the hiring process/on your app.
Lastly, since these are all tips because of my own job hunt, I would recommend finding another source for advice on your cover letter/resume and such. When I had no idea what to write, I went to an old professor for help.
Sorry my post ended up being CRAZY long, I just wanted to provide as much info/help for you on this as possible. Let me know if you need any more advice...or if you just want to vent about the annoying struggle that job hunting is, ha. Hope you gain something from my response. Best of luck!
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chev
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I forgot to mention something else:
If you're sending your cover letter via e-mail, make sure to use a subject line that will draw their attention. If they just see something like "Applying for such-and such job" they might be likely to skim past it if they're busy and forget to look at it later. Look some stuff online to get some ideas on what's attention-grabbing.
Also, try seeing if you can do some digging to find out the hiring manager's name. If you have already done that and still don't know, then it's not a big deal. Just address it "Dear Hiring Manager," or what I usually use is "To whom it may concern,"
If you're sending your cover letter via e-mail, make sure to use a subject line that will draw their attention. If they just see something like "Applying for such-and such job" they might be likely to skim past it if they're busy and forget to look at it later. Look some stuff online to get some ideas on what's attention-grabbing.
Also, try seeing if you can do some digging to find out the hiring manager's name. If you have already done that and still don't know, then it's not a big deal. Just address it "Dear Hiring Manager," or what I usually use is "To whom it may concern,"
anomicdeer
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Yeah that was stupid. I'll just stop applying...
kihira
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Don't stop applying, just keep refining how you're doing it. You are very keen to work and that will pay off eventually. Everyone deserves meaningful work
chev
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It wasn't stupid, and you can keep applying. You have some more insight now. It sounds like you'd be a great fit for them; they could, like I said, just take forever to go through applications.
I know job hunting is rough, but it does take time. I've gotten discouraged and have wanted to give up before too, so feel free to talk to me any time that you are feeling down about it/want to vent.
Doubiousness
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I have applied to several corporate positions in the past even with quite a few years of experience I don't even get noticed. It always seems that the places I love hate me, and the places I hate love me, but you can't be so picky especially if you need the paycheck. Unfortunately I would try to move on and apply some where else. As posted earlier, hiring managers like to see a concise resume where certain industry key words stick out. Major companies even use software which picks out key words/phrases and if it fits what they are looking for it then moves on to hiring manager to be reviewed. Your resume may not even have been viewed by a human. Job hunting can be awfully painful especially if you get denied a job which you believe is perfect for you. My advice is to try and develop a think skin and don't take it personally if you don't get the job, even after three hour and half long interviews which you had to take paid time off for and meeting with the CFO you still do not get it! Sorry just my own personal frustrations on that one.
Doubiousness
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Also, I reviewed your letter. Do not send it. It sounds like your are venting your frustrations which is a fast track to getting it deleted/shredded and for the hiring manager to go out of their way not to look at your resume. You could be seen as possibly being a problem employee who will make excuses for mistakes and under performance instead of improving upon criticism being given. You do need to look at other companies for a job. Sorry I know it sounds rough but if I was your possible manager that is what I would think.
